芍药三两 甘草二两（炙） 生姜三两（切） 大枣十二枚（擘） 茯苓三两 白术三
两
上六味， 咀〔法〕，以水七升，煮取三升，去滓〔法〕，温服一升〔法〕，小便利即愈。
苓术芍甘，治太阳里水法也。解肌或下，水邪不去，而反变症，是非解肌者矣，当去桂
枝，
甘
桂枝三两（去皮） 甘草二两（炙） 生姜三两（切） 大枣十二枚（擘）
上四味， 咀〔法〕，以水七升，煮取三升，去滓〔法〕，温服一升〔法〕。
芍药专益阴气。桂枝汤去芍药者，误下阳虚，浊阴必僭于中焦，故去芍药之酸寒，存一
片阳
茯苓二两 桂枝二两（去皮） 生姜二两（切） 甘草一两（炙）
上四味，以水四升，煮取二升，去滓〔法〕，分温三服〔法〕。
茯苓甘草汤，治汗出不渴，其义行阳以统阴，而有调和营卫之妙。甘草佐茯苓，渗里缓
中并
虞。
茯苓八两 桂枝四两（去皮） 甘草二两（炙） 大枣十五枚（擘）
上四味，以甘澜水一斗〔法〕，先煮茯苓减二升〔法〕，纳诸药，煮取三升，去滓〔法〕，
温服一升〔法〕，日三服〔法〕。作甘澜水〔法〕，取水二斗，置大盆内，以杓扬之，水上
有珠子五六千颗相逐，取用之。
肾气奔豚，治宜泄之制之。茯苓、桂枝通阳渗泄，保心气以御水凌，甘草、大枣补脾土
以制
草汤
Shao Yao (Radix Paeoniae Rubra) three liang, Gan Cao (Radix Glycyrrhizae Preparata) two liang (roasted), Sheng Jiang (Rhizoma Zingiberis Recens) three liang (sliced), Da Zao (Fructus Jujubae) twelve pieces (torn open), Fu Ling (Sclerotium Poriae Cocos) three liang, Bai Zhu (Rhizoma Atractylodis Macrocephalae) three liang.
The above six herbs are coarsely crushed, boiled in seven sheng of water to obtain three sheng, the dregs are removed, and one sheng is taken warm orally. When urination becomes smooth, the disease is cured.
Fu Ling (Sclerotium Poriae Cocos), Bai Zhu (Rhizoma Atractylodis Macrocephalae), Shao Yao (Radix Paeoniae Rubra), and Gan Cao (Radix Glycyrrhizae Preparata) constitute the method for treating interior water syndrome of the Taiyang (Greater Yang) channel. If muscle-releasing or purgative methods fail to eliminate the pathogenic water and instead cause transformation syndromes, it indicates that this is no longer a simple exterior-releasing syndrome; therefore, Gui Zhi (Ramulus Cinnamomi) should be removed.
Gui Zhi (Ramulus Cinnamomi) three liang (bark removed), Gan Cao (Radix Glycyrrhizae Preparata) two liang (roasted), Sheng Jiang (Rhizoma Zingiberis Recens) three liang (sliced), Da Zao (Fructus Jujubae) twelve pieces (torn open).
The above four herbs are coarsely crushed, boiled in seven sheng of water to obtain three sheng, the dregs are removed, and one sheng is taken warm orally.
Shao Yao (Radix Paeoniae Rubra) specifically benefits Yin Qi (Vital Energy of Yin). In Gui Zhi Tang (Cinnamon Twig Decoction), when Shao Yao (Radix Paeoniae Rubra) is removed, it is because erroneous purgation has led to Yang Qi (Vital Energy of Yang) deficiency, causing turbid Yin pathogens to rebel in the Middle Jiao (Middle Burner). Thus, the sour and cold nature of Shao Yao (Radix Paeoniae Rubra) is discarded to preserve the life force of Yang.
Fu Ling (Sclerotium Poriae Cocos) two liang, Gui Zhi (Ramulus Cinnamomi) two liang (bark removed), Sheng Jiang (Rhizoma Zingiberis Recens) two liang (sliced), Gan Cao (Radix Glycyrrhizae Preparata) one liang (roasted).
The above four herbs are boiled in four sheng of water to obtain two sheng, the dregs are removed, and the decoction is divided into three warm doses.
Fu Ling Gan Cao Tang (Poria and Licorice Decoction) treats symptoms of sweating without thirst. Its principle lies in promoting Yang Qi (Vital Energy of Yang) to command Yin fluids, possessing the subtle effect of harmonizing Ying (Nutritive) and Wei (Defensive) Qi. Gan Cao (Radix Glycyrrhizae Preparata) assists Fu Ling (Sclerotium Poriae Cocos) in leaching out dampness and soothing the middle jiao, thereby alleviating concerns.
Fu Ling (Sclerotium Poriae Cocos) eight liang, Gui Zhi (Ramulus Cinnamomi) four liang (bark removed), Gan Cao (Radix Glycyrrhizae Preparata) two liang (roasted), Da Zao (Fructus Jujubae) fifteen pieces (torn open).
The above four herbs are boiled in ten dou of Gan Lan Shui (Agitated Water). First, boil Fu Ling (Sclerotium Poriae Cocos) until the liquid reduces by two sheng, then add the remaining herbs, boil to obtain three sheng, remove the dregs, and take one sheng warm orally, three times a day. To prepare Gan Lan Shui (Agitated Water): take two dou of water, place it in a large basin, and agitate it with a ladle until five or six thousand pearl-like bubbles form on the surface chasing each other; this water is then used.
For Ben Tun (Running Piglet) caused by Kidney Qi (Kidney Vital Energy), treatment should employ draining and restraining methods. Fu Ling (Sclerotium Poriae Cocos) and Gui Zhi (Ramulus Cinnamomi) promote Yang Qi (Vital Energy of Yang) and drain dampness, protecting Heart Qi (Heart Vital Energy) from water flooding; Gan Cao (Radix Glycyrrhizae Preparata) and Da Zao (Fructus Jujubae) tonify Spleen Earth (Spleen Element) to restrain water pathogens.